Libertex Review

Last Updated 2017-12-07 by Martin Kay

Libertex is the trading platform of Indication Investments Ltd, which is a company regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under licence number 164/12. The registered address is 13 & 15, Gregori Afxentiou Street, IDE Ioannou Court – Office 103, Mesa Yeitonia, CY-4003 Limassol, Cyprus. On their website, they also provide the address: Gladstonos and Karaiskaki Street, off 31, Limassol 3032, Cyprus. Libertex is part of Forex Club Group, which is a multinational brand, established in 1997. They can be contacted via phone +357 22 025 100 and email: info@libertex.com

Is Libertex A Scam?

This is a regulated brokerage, part of a group with over 20 years experience, so I can say we are on the safe side. They show transparency on their website, by providing an address and the name of the owning company… but that’s where information stops because their website is incredibly lackluster. Basically, all I could see was the trading platform and very limited other features. This is not a sign of scam, but I definitely hope they improve the website.

Editor’s Note: Why Libertex Doesn’t Suck In 50 Words

They’ve built their proprietary platform, which has a lot of technical analysis tools: oscillators, momentum indicators, moving averages, trend lines, Japanese candles and much more. I like that and I believe that all brokers should offer at least some technical tools like these.

Why Libertex Sucks In 50 Words

The website is not built in a “normal” way. Maybe normal is not the best word, but we’ve been used to see a certain pattern and even if most websites are different, they still keep some common features (upper navigation bar, more info, and tabs at the bottom of the website, etc.) Here, all the focus is on the platform and almost nothing else. I would like to see more info about their products.

Should I Open An Account With Libertex?

The brokerage was launched in mid-2015, but I must say this information doesn’t come directly from them, simply because I couldn’t find it so I had to search other parts of the internet to get it. The platform is proprietary and I believe they’ve done a good job with it, but if you are expecting binary options, you’ll probably be disappointed. They offer an interesting type of trading, more similar to FX/CFDs than binaries: you first select your amount and then the Multiplier. If you trade 100 bucks with a multiplier of 2, you will basically control 200 bucks. It’s similar to the leverage used in FX/CFD but you can change it for every trade, it is not set in advance by the platform. After setting the amount and the Multiplier, you choose the direction and the trade is open. It’s up to you to decide when to close it because there’s no expiry time.

Education lacks completely, but you will get some live news from FxWirePro and trading advice from Trading Central right on the platform. You’ll also find lots of technical indicators (moving averages, oscillators, etc.) so overall I like this platform but maybe “classic” Binary Options traders will find it a tad too complicated.

Accounts start at 250 Euros and continue with 500, 1,000 and 5,000 (VIP), but I couldn’t find a list of perks I can get if I deposit more. They just say that I can open a bigger account but why would I? Do I get faster withdrawals, higher leverage/multiplier… something? Anyway, Demo accounts are also available, which is always a good thing.

Overall I am not very impressed with this brokerage and I am not sure people will want to try this new way of trading. I’m not saying it’s bad, but it’s more complicated than binary options and the platform is more complex than usual. However, if you’re feeling “adventurous” and in the mood to try something new, go use their Demo. It might grow on you.

Libertex Complaints

We couldn’t find major complaints online, in fact, most of the user reviews were positive, so I don’t think there’s any fear of a huge scam here. We will update as necessary.

Libertex Bonus

Libertex is regulated by CySEC and does not offer a Bonus, due to the regulator’s advice, expressed through Circular C168.

Libertex Withdrawal

The website completely lacks information regarding withdrawals. Looking through their Legal documents, all I could find was that third party fees (bank fees, transfer fees) will be paid by the client. A Live Chat rep informed me that the only withdrawal method is wire transfer.

Libertex Extras

I like the fact that Libertex is part of the Forex Club Group, which has been active for a long time and I also like their platform. I know I said previously that it’s more complicated than a regular binary options platform but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. Also, I believe that every platform should offer technical indicators and until they all do, this will remain an extra.

Libertex Ratings

User Friendliness 13/20

The website is translated into 11 languages but finding any information is a pain, mostly because it doesn’t exist, so your options are either to contact live chat (by the way, first time I’ve tried, they didn’t answer) or sift through tens of pages of legal documentation. Not very user-friendly!

Number of assets and expiry times 16/20

With Libertex you can trade 46 currency pairs, 17 indices, 88 stocks and 16 commodities (which is a wide range of markets) but you won’t find any type of expiry time because I I’ve mentioned earlier, their trading style is a mix between FX/CFD and binary options. Basically, you can open a trade and close it when you see fit.

Commissions, Support and Effective Return 15/20

The commission for each trade will be shown on the trading platform so make sure you are aware of it. Inactive accounts will be charged a 20 EUR fee each year and also, third party fees (transfer fees) will be paid by the client. Live Chat support didn’t answer at all during my first visit but I came back a day after and I managed to speak to a rep. He answered my question fairly quick and straightforward but if I were a client with a pressing concern, I wouldn’t want to wait a day to get an answer. The effective return depends on the duration of your trade, market volatility and how much leverage (multiplier) you’ve used.

Deposit, Payment and Bonus 14/20

Deposits can be made through Visa, Skrill and wire transfers; withdrawals can be made only through wire transfer. Unfortunately, there’s not much info about deposits and withdrawals on their website. Libertex doesn’t offer a Bonus.

Website Extras 15/20

Technical indicators right on the trading platform and some analysis from Trading Central are the main extras available.

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